Jewish Life in the Caribbean
1-Time Lecture | This class is completed
Unearth the Caribbean's ancient Jewish legacy on a picturesque 36-square-mile island, where Jews once thrived, comprising a remarkable 25% of its population. Witness the island's compassionate spirit, welcoming Jewish refugees escaping Europe in 1938. Leah Polin's captivating lecture will delve into the beauty and resilience of this extraordinary Caribbean tale.
Be part of our exciting new lecture series at the Jewish Museum of Florida in Miami Beach.
For only $99 per person, you get access to the following in person programs:
This lectures will be offered every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush, and The World's most famous pant's
Instructor: Anette Isaacs
September 12, 2023
Anafim y Sucurcales: The Branches of Sephardic Judaism in Latin America
Instructor: Sylvia Gurinsky
October 10 , 2023
Jewish Pirates? Oy Vey!
Professor: Sam Edelman
November 14, 2023
Jewish Life in the Caribbean
Instructor: Leah Polin
December 12, 2023
Buy They Were Good to Their Mothers: Jewish Gangsters in America
Instructor: Helene Herman
January 9, 2024
Great Jews in Music: Surprises and Treasures from the Medieval to the Moderns
Instructor: Dr. Alan Mason
February 13, 2024
From Diaspora to Global Adoption: The surprising Appeal of Judaism
Professor: Tudor Parfitt
March 12, 2024
Nazi Hunter Fritz Bauer - A Heroic Story!
Instructor: Anette Isaacs
April 9, 2024
Germany & Israel: An unlikely Friendship
Instructor: Anette Isaacs
May 7, 2023
- This program is part of our Lecture Series at the Jewish Museum of Florida in Miami Beach.
Prices are:
$15 per person for each individual lecture
OLLI members pay $12 per person per lecture
Best offer: Get the entire series for just $99!
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Getting the entire series ($99 per person) comes with TWO terrific bonus virtual programs (on ZOOM): Becoming an American: the History of Ellis Island (9/27, 6 p.m.) and Curry & Kreplach: a look at unique Jewish Communities around the World (10/25, 6 p.m.)!
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Leah Polin
Public educator Leah Polin is a frequent lecturer and presenter in both the Chicago area and the Boynton Beach area on subjects regarding women, Jewish history, and current events. She engages her audience and her passion for learning shines forth. Her goal is to present valuable information on Jewish women who have made significant contributions to the world but who remain basically unknown and to make their accomplishments known to the masses.